Carlsbad, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Carlsbad
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Carlsbad, New Mexico
Climb Down into the Depths of Carlsbad Caverns
5.01.2 mi / -2000 ft gainThe Carlsbad Caverns is an experience like no other. There is a seven mile scenic road that leads into the park, which will direct you towards the ranger station and entrance to the caves. The entrance to this road starts and ends in Whites City.You have two options to enter the cave: The first i...Read more -
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Tour the Left Hand Tunnel in the Carlsbad Caverns
The Carlsbad Caverns have a self-guided tour sections and a handful of guided tours you have to pay extra for. For $7 for adults and $3.50 for children, a park ranger puts on an act and even dresses the part of the late Jim White, founder of the Carlsbad Caverns, while taking you on an adventure...Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
McKittrick Canyon Trail to McKittrick Ridge Campground
5.014.27 mi / 3274 ft gainThis hike is not for the faint of heart or the out of shape. Bolstering 2000ft of elevation gain over 10 miles of rough terrain, this hike will challenge you but grant you an immense reward if you can persevere. Make sure you've packed plenty of water. There are NO backcountry water supply points...Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
Pratt Lodge Via McKittrick Canyon Trail
4.8 mi / 341 ft gainPratt Lodge via McKittrick Canyon Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Salt Flat, TX.Read more -
Culberson County, Texas
Smith Springs Loop
5.02.49 mi / 446 ft gainParked at the trail head of Frijoles Ranch. Started my hike on the paved trail to Manzanita springs. After that the trail winds trough desert landscape with numerous desert wildflowers in the early fall, The trail ends up at the base of the mountains where I saw the springs. Returned to the park...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad KOA Holiday
Kick back with family and friends at this beautiful desert oasis built in 2000. This award-winning KOA is big rig friendly: Most sites ar...